Corbion

Director, Product Management

Corbion

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lenexa • Kansas • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Establish and implementation of the business strategy for respective area (3-5 yr time horizon); link the market/commercial to manufacturing
  • Vocal contributor to business discussions and decisions
  • Decision making authority on supply planning, formulation, raw material selection, and will recommend progression of pipeline projects
  • Pricing decisions on target setting and acceptance of variance vs. floor pricing in the market for the region
  • Must know, understand, and communicate Corbion strategy, market share positioning, profitability strategy for the NAM region
  • Set price guidelines for respective categories to maintain competitiveness and achieve financial targets for the region
  • Establish and implement the pricing strategy per product group/customer segment, and working capital guidelines consistent with profit and market share goals.
  • Drive the portfolio management of responsible categories, including lifecycle mgmt, portfolio shaping, pricing, etc.
  • Responsible for ensuring insights are turned into action.
  • Define and manage KPI's for yearly accomplishment of the strategy
  • Responsible for the creation and management of the innovation (Type I, II, and III) portfolio/funnel - they should ensure that it meets the growth needs over time
  • Assure the quality supply of solutions by working with all functional groups across Corbion
  • Be the voice of the strategy and align the various cross functional groups to the goals of the strategy
  • Develop key raw material strategies and aid in leading strategic sourcing partnerships with critical suppliers
  • Develop, define, and drive product related improvement initiatives
  • Driving demand shaping activities on constrained assets (preventing long term shortage)
  • Crisis management (supply shortage, product failure or regulatory changes)
  • Own the budget (spend) for your area (make a recommendation/rationale to Sr. Director)
  • Other duties as assigned
  • May have direct report(s)

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Food, Biology, Chemistry, Biotech or related field.
  • Preferably Master’s degree in food or business
  • 15+ years relevant experience; some experience in PM, strategy, or commercial required; some people management experience preferred
  • Skills in data, both quantitative and qualitative, analysis is necessary
  • Exceptional communication skills to lead cross functional teams, and manage key internal stakeholders is required.
  • Able to handle the complexity of a matrix organization.
  • Hands-on, a self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and a team player.
  • Travel will average ~20%.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
supply planningformulationraw material selectionpricing strategyportfolio managementKPI managementinnovation portfolio managementdata analysisdemand shapingstrategic sourcing
Soft Skills
communicationdecision makingleadershipcross functional collaborationcrisis managemententrepreneurial spiritteam playerstakeholder managementcomplex problem solvingself-starter